Offshore Wind
Triton Knoll Announcement: Historic Step for UK Offshore Wind Industry Says RenewableUK
RenewableUK has welcomed news that Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm, to be built off the east coast of England, has been given final consent by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Edward Davey. This major project will include up to 288 turbines and is due to have an installed capacit
UK: MCS Takes Delivery of Three Damen FCS 2610s, Two More on the Way
Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd. took delivery of three more Twin Axe wind farm support vessels in June and two more will arrive next month. With the introduction of the five new Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Suppliers, MCS has the largest Twin Axe fleet in the offshore wind industry. The addition of
Deutsche Windtechnik Supervises Construction and Assembly at DanTysk OWF
Vattenfall has engaged the offshore division of Deutsche Windtechnik to carry out relevant parts of the construction and assembly supervision for the wind energy turbines in the offshore wind farm DanTysk. Engineers and technicians of Deutsche Windtechnik systematically document and analyse the qual
Deutsche Windtechnik Supervises Construction and Assembly at DanTysk OWF
Vattenfall has engaged the offshore division of Deutsche Windtechnik to carry out relevant parts of the construction and assembly supervision for the wind energy turbines in the offshore wind farm DanTysk. Engineers and technicians of Deutsche Windtechnik systematically document and analyse the qual
USA: House of Representatives Passes Virginia’s Offshore Energy and Jobs Act
On June 28, the House of Representatives passed the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (H.R. 2231), which included language introduced by Representative Scott Rigell (VA-2) to pave the way for developing Virginia’s coastal energy. The House also passed an amendment by Rigell to move forward seismic testin
Ireland: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Wave and Tidal Energy Research Centre
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to attend a groundbreaking ceremony today in Cark harbour for the international centre for marine research, reports the Irish Times. Beaufort laboratory, which costs around €15 million, will house a national ocean energy test facility. Dr Tony Lewis of the University College
USA: Maine PUC Issues New RFP for Offshore Wind Projects
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for offshore wind projects on Tuesday, thus reopening the bidding process, the Associated Press informs. Following the approval of a bill earlier this month, which is aimed at giving a chance to the University of Maine
USA: Maine PUC Issues New RFP for Offshore Wind Projects
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for offshore wind projects on Tuesday, thus reopening the bidding process, the Associated Press informs. Following the approval of a bill earlier this month, which is aimed at giving a chance to the University of Maine
New York’s Atlantic Ocean Study to Support Offshore Wind Energy (USA)
The New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) yesterday released a comprehensive study on the physical, biological, wildlife and geographic characteristics of the Atlantic Ocean impacting New Yorkers. The results of the New York Offshore Atlantic Ocean Study will lay the groundwork for selecting o
Scottish Renewables: Report Confirms what Industry Knew about Pentland Firth
New research from Oxford University says Pentland Firth promises to be one of the best sites in the world for tidal power. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager for Scottish Renewables, said: “This latest report confirms what the industry has known for some time; the Pentland Firth is one of the best
RenewableUK Welcomes Report on Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Potential
RenewableUK today welcomed new research published by Oxford University, which highlights the huge potential of tidal power in the Pentland Firth. The report says that tidal turbines in the currents between the Scottish mainland and the Orkney Islands could generate up to 1.9 Gigawatts of power. The
GDF and EDP Join Forces for Second French Offshore Wind Round
GDF SUEZ S.A., French multinational electric utility company, has decided to join forces with Portuguese EDP Renovaveis S/A to bid for offshore wind farms in France, reports Les Echos. The two companies will form a consortium, which will finance and operate offshore wind farms if their bid is accept
GDF and EDP Join Forces for Second French Offshore Wind Round
GDF SUEZ S.A., French multinational electric utility company, has decided to join forces with Portuguese EDP Renovaveis S/A to bid for offshore wind farms in France, reports Les Echos. The two companies will form a consortium, which will finance and operate offshore wind farms if their bid is accept
Germany: AMBAU to Construct Largest Offshore Wind Tower
July will see construction begin at the AMBAU site in Cuxhaven, Germany of the largest offshore tower ever built for a wind turbine, measuring 7.33 metres at the base flange. Consisting of four segments, the tower will have a total height of 106 metres; the largest segment can only be manufactured a